Ortofon 2M RED Record player cartridge

Ortofon 2M Red – Open, Dynamic, Lively Sound

With the 2M Red, you will hear the music come to life on its own terms — it's like stepping into the music itself. The 2M Red delivers an open, dynamic sound with a slight touch of warmth.

This is the entry-level model in the 2M series — but what an entry!

Technical Specifications:

• Channel balance at 1 kHz: 1.5 dB
• Output voltage at 1 kHz, 5 cm/sec: 5.5 mV
• Channel separation at 1 kHz: 22 dB
• Frequency response (20 Hz – 20 kHz): +3 / -1 dB
• Tracking ability at 315 Hz: 70 µm
• Compliance, dynamic, lateral: 20 µm/mN
• Cantilever material: Aluminium
• Stylus type: Elliptical
• Stylus tip radius: r/R 8/18 µm
• Tracking force range: 1.6 – 2.0 g (16–20 mN)
• Recommended tracking force: 1.8 g (18 mN)
• Tracking angle: 20°
• Internal impedance / DC resistance: 1.3 kOhm
• Cartridge color: Black/Red
• Cartridge weight: 7.2 g
• Premounted cartridge weight: 16.7 g
• Recommended load resistance: 47 kOhm
• Internal inductance: 700 mH
• Recommended load capacitance: 150–300 pF